The Connection Enthusiast

Silja Silbuch
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In today's fast-paced world, many feel disconnected and yearn for deeper, more meaningful relationships. The Connection Enthusiast offers practical tools and heartfelt insights to help you foster authentic connections—with others and yourself. Hosted by Silja Silbuch, a certified Embodiment Coach and Authentic Relating Facilitator, this podcast delves into topics like overcoming social anxiety, embracing vulnerability, and building lasting bonds. Discover how to navigate the complexities of human connection and create relationships that truly nourish you.

  1. 11/24/2025

    “Am I a Man-Hater?” – A Personal Reflection on Patriarchy, Anger, and Misunderstanding

    I've been called a man-hater more than once , especially when I speak out about patriarchal structures or advocate for women’s rights. In this raw and honest episode, I explore where this label comes from, what I actually feel toward men, and how my experiences – from childhood to womanhood – have shaped my perspective. This is a reflection about fear, frustration, and the deep longing for a world where women feel safe. If you’ve ever been accused of being “too much,” “too angry,” or “too feminist”, this episode is for you. Find me at www.silbuch.de

    12 min

  2. 11/17/2025

    Dating with a Disorganized Attachment Style

    You’ve probably heard of attachment theory. Secure, anxious, avoidant... and then there’s us. The ones no one wants to date. The “fearful avoidants.” The disorganized ones. I’m one of them. And that episode is for you, to help you understand us (or yourself) a bit better. Check out: www.silbuch.de

    16 min

  3. 07/15/2025

    Forget the Apps: 5 Real-Life Places to Meet Your Next Date

    Dating today can feel like a strange mix of hope, confusion and digital fatigue. In this episode, I share why dating apps never really worked for me, what I’ve learned from countless awkward dates, and how I’m navigating connections differently now. From Latin dance floors to language meetups, I walk you through the spaces that feel more natural to me when it comes to meeting people. No quick fixes here, just honest thoughts and experiences. Maybe you’ll hear something that makes your own dating path feel a little lighter. Check out www.silbuch.de

    10 min

  4. 07/14/2025

    The Introvert’s Guide to Deep Connection While Traveling

    If you’ve ever felt too quiet, too sensitive, or too unsure to really connect while travelling, this episode is for you. In this episode, I share what helped me move from isolated and unsure to feeling deeply connected, even as an introverted traveller. You’ll hear about• How communication became the foundation for real friendship• How I choose people and spaces that actually feel safe• And what helps with connections without burning out If connection feels hard for you, you are not broken. You may just need a new way in. Come listen. It’s not about being louder. It’s about being more you. 📲 Instagram: @connection_enthusiast🌐 More of me: www.silbuch.de

    13 min

  5. 07/11/2025

    Too Loud, Too Strong, Too Much, But Never Enough

    I was never soft enough.Never graceful enough.Never “feminine” in the way the world seemed to reward. For years, I thought that meant I was failing at being a woman. In this episode, I open up about my journey to redefine femininity on my own terms, beyond the roles I thought I had to perform to feel a sense of belonging. I share moments of shame, confusion, rebellion, and quiet clarity. What does it mean to be a woman if you don’t fit the picture? If you’ve been told you’re too much, too intense, too opinionated, too loud, maybe this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed. I don’t have the final answer. But I know this:I’m not interested in shrinking anymore. And maybe you aren’t either. 🎧 Come join me in this honest unraveling. 📲 Let’s connect on Instagram: @connection_enthusiast🌐 More of me: www.silbuch.de

    12 min

  6. 07/10/2025

    Bansko Dating Diaries: Why I Stopped Trading Intimacy for Connection

    This one’s for the women who’ve ever felt the quiet confusion after a casual connection, hoping for more and getting less. In this episode, I share raw reflections on dating in Bansko's nomad scene: the hunger, the neediness, the red flags... and the moment I realised I was offering my body in hopes of earning real connection. It’s not about shaming men. It’s about seeing clearly. About calling back my energy. About finally saying: my body isn’t for trade. If you’ve ever felt unsafe, unsure, or unseen in dating — especially in so-called conscious communities — this one’s for you. And yes, I might step on some toes. But maybe it’s time we did. Find more at www.silbuch.de and message me or follow on Instagram: @connection__enthusiast  I’d love to hear your thoughts.

    14 min

  7. 07/09/2025

    Unpacking Privilege

    This conversation changed me. I sat down with a Black American woman and a Korean woman to discuss what it’s like to navigate the world in our different bodies. We spoke about dating, stereotypes, safety, visibility, and how each of us has been shaped, sometimes praised, sometimes punished, for who we are. And somewhere in that space between our stories, I started to understand something deeper about privilege. Not as a weapon. Not as a shame-label.But as a lens. A structure. A responsibility. This episode isn’t about blame.It’s about noticing.About making space for voices we might not hear when we only stay in our own lane. I’m still learning. I always will be.But this moment — this conversation — opened something I want to keep open. 🎧 If that kind of opening speaks to you too, I’d love to hear from you. 📲 Instagram: @silbuch🌐 More of me: www.silbuch.de

    14 min

  8. 07/08/2025

    Why I Stayed Silent: My Story of Burnout, Backlash, and Reclaiming My Voice

    What happens when your dream of success turns into public pressure, online hate, and deep burnout? In this raw solo episode, I share the untold story behind my former business, Be a Yogipreneur , how I rose quickly, became visible in the german yoga and spiritual scene, and then hit a wall. I open up about the shitstorm I faced, the C-PTSD I was navigating, and how authentic relating and trauma therapy helped me rebuild trust in myself. If you've ever felt afraid to speak your truth, worried you’re "too much," or unsure if your voice matters, this episode is for you. Find more at www.silbuch.de and message me or follow on Instagram: @connection__enthusiast  I’d love to hear your thoughts.

    12 min
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In today's fast-paced world, many feel disconnected and yearn for deeper, more meaningful relationships. The Connection Enthusiast offers practical tools and heartfelt insights to help you foster authentic connections—with others and yourself. Hosted by Silja Silbuch, a certified Embodiment Coach and Authentic Relating Facilitator, this podcast delves into topics like overcoming social anxiety, embracing vulnerability, and building lasting bonds. Discover how to navigate the complexities of human connection and create relationships that truly nourish you.

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